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When God Was A Rabbit

Headline | March 30, 2011 | Trade Paperback

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WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT is an incredibly exciting debut from an extraordinary new voice in fiction.

Spanning four decades, from 1968 onwards, this is the story of a fabulous but flawed family and the slew of ordinary and extraordinary incidents that shape their everyday lives. It is a story about childhood and growing up, loss of innocence, eccentricity, familial ties and friendships, love and life. Stripped down to its bare bones, it''s about the unbreakable bond between a brother and sister.

"Absolutely brilliant. Loved it so much. Up there with One Day and Skippy Dies in my 2010 faves." - The Bookseller
"At times laugh-out-loud funny, at others gut-wrenchingly sad, the book is peppered with unique and complex characters who are so original, well-observed and believable that you''ll be completely absorbed into their world" - Easy Living
"A story of siblings, friendship, secrets and love, told with sadness and humour" - Marie Claire
"A genuinely captivating read" - Glamour

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Willa

10 months ago

Ok but somewhat disturbing

This book kept me engaged and I read it quickly but I found some of the content disturbing. I won't outline it, so as to not ruin the story for those that plan on reading it. Suffice it to say, that this is not a 'light and enjoyable' read - it has some difficult content (but thankfully it is not graphic) that makes it a somewhat disturbing read. I won't recommend it to anyone.
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meg

14 months ago

Amazing

Such a great book, I couldnt put it down. The story flows so well. There are no dull moments from the begining to end. Lots of laughs and some tears.
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Elliott

16 months ago

Clever and entertaining!

A fairly lighthearted read. Winman has an interesting way of interweaving events so as to take you unawares. I found it thoroughly entertaining partially because I had no previous knowledge of the book or the author and was simply taken in after reading the first chapter at the book store.
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Jean Quinn

16 months ago

My Favourite Book for 2011

I loved this book from the first page and couldn't put it down. I recommended it to everyone I know. It is well paced, funny, quirky, bright, original, sad, inspiring and compassionate. This is a must read. Sit in a comfy chair and enjoy.
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Beverly Broughton

16 months ago

So Good !

This book hasn't left my hands the second I bought it. The Story line is so intriguing and it's defiantly a great read ! I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone that reads. So good !!
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lizbo

16 months ago

Disappointing

I expected the book to be better than it was since it was recommended by Heather. I don't think I will read any other books written by Sarah Winham.
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Lisa Newman

2 years ago

When God Was A Rabbit

For being a Heather's Pick I didn't enjoy this book very much. I found it very jumpy and to be honest, not very interesting for most of the book. The last fifth of the book was the only part that actually made me want to keep reading. Sorry, but there aren't very many people I would recommend this to.
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Mary Beth Denholme

2 years ago

Average With Potential

As usual, a Heather's Pick draws me in .. and I have to say it was average. The author's storyline and plot is fantastic and there is so much depth, however, emotionally this book is completely lacking. I did not feel drawn in by the character or the emotional journey this book is supposed to take you on. It could have connected much better with the audience, and I felt that it did not draw me deeply into the story like I was hoping it would. I felt that the story was well thought out and creative, it was average with the potential to be great, however the ball was dropped.
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Isabel Mundigo-Moore

2 years ago

Utterly Magnificent

I picked this up at Heathrow Airport and read it all in the flight home. I simply could not put it down. The characters are engaging and magical, all strongly written and endearing. The author, whom I should commend on her excellently written first novel, finds the beauty of various types of love all on a backdrop of tragic events and surrounding the lives of an unlikely family. Despite the tragedy and the loss, the accuracy of human emotions struck me and left me thinking. Please read.
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the rev. sue

2 years ago

a book that can make you cry and laugh out loud in the same chapter!

I would love to see this book made into a movie, and I don't say that very often! The characters are endearing.....some just hilarious and others funny in their own sad way. The innocence of children develops into the wisdom of the adult but meanders through territory that sees some pursue dreams successfully and others fall to the depths of despair in undeserving ways. If you read carefully you can figure out what is going to happen.....the author leaves good clues....and other happenings are just too bizarre to predict!
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